Abstract: A harness retainer having a cover, a magnet, a rear plate and a fastener. The cover has a ledge defining a flat surface. The rear plate is attached to the cover and is constructed to define a contour having a radius of curvature. The magnet is disposed between the cover and the rear plate and is disposed under the ledge. The rear plate has a first retainer and a second retainer. The fastener is fixedly attached to the first retainer and removably attached to the second retainer.

Abstract: An accessory for supporting the Windsor knot on a tie worn around the neck comprising a thin, narrow rigid or semi-rigid support member configured to slide vertically in between the wrapped layers of a Windsor knot. In one embodiment, the accessory includes a forward, upward extending hook designed to extend over the top edge of the Windsor knot when the support member is inserted into the Windsor knot. Formed or attached to the front edge of the hook is a decorative element. The support member is may be longer than the width of the Windsor knot so the lower end of the support member is visible. A decorative element may be attached or imprinted on the lower end. In a second embodiment, the upper hook is rotated rearward and a forward, upper extending lower hook is attached or formed on the support body. A decorative element is attached to the front surface of the lower hook.

Abstract: A pre-knotted adjustable necktie is provided that includes a pre-knot and a tie body worn about a collar by a person, tie body having a first and second end as well as a front and back to accommodate a surface design and pre-knot having a cover accommodating a cover surface design wrapped about a pre-knot form having channels, a cavity and hooked ends to hold and accommodate the insertion of a tie body making an individual fashion statement over coming the limitations of the modern day necktie.

Abstract: A v-shaped shirt collar insert made of various materials placed around the neck of a packaged dress shirt such that the v-shape will support a neck tie for display. After a neck tie is folded around the v-shaped collar insert, a strap made of various materials is placed around the neck tie to gather the material of the neck tie to create the appearance of a “knotted” neck tie. The shirt and tie combination are then placed in a cardboard or plastic package to display the shirt and tie combination.

Abstract: A method, system, and kit for securing an undergarment strap to an outer garment with a decorative article. The decorative article includes an ornament and first and second stud members extending generally in first and second directions from the ornament and terminating in first and second stud ends. The method includes moving the decorative article in first and second directions to penetrate the surface of the outer garment with the first and second stud members, and continuing to move the decorative article generally in the first and second directions to penetrate the surface of the undergarment strap with the first and second stud members, thereby securing the undergarment strap to the outer garment by the decorative article. The kit includes a container including at least one article of jewelry including first and second stud members, an elongated base member including first and second apertures, and a plurality of protective covers.

Abstract: An alloy including at least 6 weight percent aluminum, greater than 6 weight percent nickel, and at least 50 weight percent copper. In some embodiments, the alloy includes 6 to 9 weight percent aluminum, 6 to 11 weight percent nickel, 1.5 to 3 weight percent iron, 1.5 to 3 weight percent manganese, 1 to 3 weight percent silicon, 1 to 5 weight percent tin, and 75 to 80 weight percent copper. The alloy is particularly suitable for jewelry, e.g., wrist watches, and materials exposed to aquatic environments for extended periods of time, e.g., boat hulls and boat propellers.

Abstract: As seen in the drawings, my invention is a device for decorating the rollover collar with gemstones and artistic configurations. The device consists of a left hand #1 decorative rigid plate and a right hand #2 decorative rigid plate which are linked together by a flexible third member #3 to form a single entity. Each rigid decorative plate is backed by a non-piercing pressure snap device of varying design and construction which is utilized to attach the decorative rigid plate to the collar wing on each side. The flexible third member is utilized for the stated purpose of linking the two decorative rigid plates together and additionally serves as a further means of enhancing the decorative nature of the device. The third member is of no particular design or configuration and can be changed routinely to fit the particular design and beauty of the finished device.

Abstract: A stopper to adjust the contained length of a flexible jewelry strand such as a chain or a string is disclosed. The body of the stopper includes two side portions held in a spaced relationship by a central hub having at least one aperture through which at least one end of the strand is passed. A pair of resilient rings are provided in the groove of between the side portions to prevent the strand from slipping.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a combination of a bent fishhook and a miniature sports item, the shaft of the fishhook formed by bending back to form a gripping space for gripping a flat object, a section of the barbed point being cut off and the remaining section being bent up at 90°. A miniature sports item being pivotally mounted on the barbed point by inserting the barbed point within a hole formed in the bottom of the sports item. The sports item may be a race car, a golf bag, etc.